Boozy fudge has turned into a christmas gift tradition for me. Exhibit A: Captain Morgans SMORE fudge. Exhibit B. Coconut Malibu fudgeAnd now to add to the list. Amaretto Animal Cracker Fudge. Over the top easy to make... over the top decadent and delicious. Don't fool yourself, there is nothing healthy about this... unless you are my cousin Ann who would say... well it's got chocolate, which comes from beans, and beans are vegetables... therefore it's a vegetable!

OK who else loves my cousin's logic? Pretty fun right? :)

Amaretto Animal Cracker Fudge

by steph chows

1 14 oz can fat free sweetened condensed milk

about 2 cups (12 onces) semi sweet chocolate chips

1 oz amaretto

1 cup animal crackers (plus some to stick in the top)

Pour condensed milk into a medium sauce pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering add in the chocolate chips. Stir occasionally until chocolate is melted and creamy. Pour in booze and stir until incorporated. Remove from heat and stir in animal crackers. Pour into a wax paper lined 8x8 baking square and refrigerate until set (I normally leave it overnight). Once set remove from pan and cut into 1 inch squares.

Happy Holidays everyone!!! What are you all doing? Going anywhere fun? Any fun and exciting traditions?

Disclaimer

So this is the spot where I tell you that you are a big boy or girl and make food choices for yourself. I'm not a dietitian... nor do I play one on TV! I do this for fun and for the sake of sharing and meeting new people. If you don't agree with what I cook or the ingredients I use that is 100% ok, please just don't harass me with insults about why I choose to eat the way I do :) thank you!

Questions? Comments? Arguments?

I'm always happy to answer any questions you have! I may not know the answer... but I'll give it a good go! You can email me at stephchows (at) gmail (dot) com